Charles Young
Charles Spencer Young, 70, of Honolulu and formerly of Hakalau, Hawaii, died at the Queen’s Medical Center East on Oahu Dec. 22, 2015. He was a retired electronics engineer and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Friends may call at the St. Joseph Catholic Church from 8:30 a.m to 10 a.m. Jan. 11, where a Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. The family requests casual attire.
He is survived by his wife, Yumiko N. Young of Honolulu; mother, Verna Young of Hakalau; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo
Stella Takahashi
Stella Asayo Takahashi, 62, of Kurtistown died Jan. 5, 2015, at the Hilo Medical Center. Born Oct. 18, 1953, in Kurtistown, she was a retired cafeteria worker for Pearl City High School.
Private services were held. Family requests no monetary gifts. Condolences may be posted at www.homelanimemorialpark.com.
She is survived by spouse, James Takahashi of Kurtistown; sons, Brian Takahashi, Davin Takahashi, both of Kaneohe, Oahu; daughter, RaeLynn Takahashi of Honolulu; brothers, Roy (Doris) Yamashita of Hilo, Berry (Leslie) Yamashita of Seattle; sister, Carol (Clyde) Tabata of Hilo; one grandchild; two nephews.
Keneka Kaulia
Keneka “Kanaks” Kahulileikamaeha Kaulia, 24, of Kalaoa died Dec. 22, 2015, at his residence. Born March 31, 1991, in Honolulu, he was a vehicle mechanic, provided carpentry services, was a mulch hauler, landscaper, truck driver and a past member of the Kai O Pua Canoe Club.
Friends may call at 5 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kailua-Kona for a 7 p.m. funeral service. Friends may also call at 9 a.m. Jan. 23 at the Waianae Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 85-574 Old Plantation Road in Waianae, Oahu for an 11 a.m. funeral service. Burial will follow at the Nanakuli Cemetery.
He is survived by mother, Yolanda Kaulia of Kalaoa; sister, Haunani (James) Igawa of Honolulu; brothers, Julian-Puni Kaulia of Nanakuli, and Ioane Kaulia of Anchorage, Alaska; hanai sister, Pomaikai Igawa of Honolulu; hanai brothers, Waika Igawa, Koamalu Igawa, both of Honolulu, Jaydian Kaulia, Sage Cruce-Graham and Blaze Cruce-Graham, all of Nanakuli, Oahu; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary and Leeward Funeral Home.
John Geise
John Byron Geise, 68, of Pahoa died Jan. 1, 2016. Born May 19, 1947, in Northumberland, Pa., he was a retired senior construction manager for Turner Construction.
Private services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be posted at homelanimemorialpark.com
He is survived by daughter, Audrey (Darryl) Cadiente of Huntington Beach, Calif.; son, Carl Geise of Pahoa; brother, Leon (Candace) Geise of Northumberland, Pa.; sisters, Fern Geise of Huntington Beach, Calif., Jean (Ky) Azlien of McMinnville, Ore.; two grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.